Ram Kumar Petition Dismissed, PGI Rate Reimbursement

Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Ram Kumar; Respondents: U.H.B.V.N. and others.
• Petition sought reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a non‑empanelled hospital.
• The court noted that reimbursement had been made at Post‑Graduate Institute (PGI) rates.
• Counsel argued that the precedent Shiva Kant Jha vs. Union of India (CWP‑694‑2015, decided 13‑04‑2018) should not apply.

Final Outcome

• The petition was disposed.
• The petitioner was granted liberty to file a representation, with the court distinguishing the earlier Shiva Kant Jha judgment.
• Reimbursement to continue at PGI rates.

Topics: Medical Reimbursement, Judicial Decision